Kid Made Modern has jewelry kits for all levels of makers! Get started with our Basic Beaded Jewelry Making Techniques + Knots tutorial.
Russian spiral stitch is a type of tubular netting bead stitch that forms a distinctive and gorgeous spiral design in a flexible rope chain.
Want to master new beading techniques? Here are five simple tips for learning how to make jewelry using any beadwork stitches, whether it's Peyote Stitch or Right Angle Weave.
Learn how to bead a Russian leaf with this step by step tutorial. Put it all together to make a stunning Russian leaf necklace.
Crimps are an essential part of jewellery making, but they aren’t very pretty. Let’s look at ways to disguise them.
Discover Peyote Stitch beading variations that allow you to make anything from flat strips of beadwork to tubular jewelry designs.
Beadwork Presents 10 Quick & Easy Bead Weaving Patterns
Read Interweave’s guide on learning how to tie a sliding knot to add an affordable closure to your beaded bracelets, necklaces and more.
Free pattern for necklace Ameli
How to use seed beads and glass pearls to make an elaborate, large centerpiece beaded bead. Lots of pictures and a detailed supply list make it easy!
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a wire-wrapped bead link. This is an essential skill for any beginner.
FREEFORM BEADED TUTORIAL Since I’m still in a beading mood, I decided to share with you one of my favorite tutorials- Freeform Beading, which features the freeform peyote stitch. It is…
Dear handmakers, Beauty lies in simplicity, doesn't it? In this case we have prepared 20 easy techniques of simple, but extremely...
Every bead addict knows and owns seed beads. But did you know that there are many different types of beads within this category? Whether you are brand new to beading or an expert jewelry maker with way too many beads, everyone can use this Seed Beads Guide for Beginners! So, what are seed beads, anyway? Seed beads are basically small beads that come in a variety of different shapes and materials but are generally small in size. Most of them around the size of a small bird seed. They can be used for anything from simple stringing projects to bead weaving and stitched patterns. You can even use them as spacers between other beads in your seed bead patterns! You will learn from this guide that seed beads come in a wide range of shapes and designs. This gives you endless options for DIY jewelry projects! Sizes for seed beads can get a little confusing: seed beads range in size from 10/0 to about 22/0. The larger the number, the smaller the size. That means that the 15/0 is the smallest bead, and the 6/0 is the biggest. Most beaders use size 11/0 or 12/0. Click here for a seed bead size chart! Now that you have this guide on all the different seed beads, you can make stunning, one-of-a-kind seed bead patterns. Join our crafting community! Sign up for our free eNewsletters today!
Beginner's jewellery making project - string a Kashmiri bead bracelet on Stretch Magic beading elastic and learn how to tie a secure knot.
One of my 2013 New Year's beading resolutions was to learn how to bead with Kumihimo. Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique worked on a round loom tool called a marudai. Alas, I ran out
Time, these days, is so precious to all of us! Even I am looking at ways to create the same level of quality loom weaving within a shorter amount of precious time! I want to share a technique I have been perfecting for a while, "Trice Edging"! This method allows you to 'weave and edge' at the 'same time'! Below are the steps in pictures. String your loom as you would start any new loom project, warping one thread more then the number of beads wide. Now string on a good number of edging beads, or 5 more than the number of rows to weave, an 11/0 round, not tubular like a Delica. This type of bead lays much nicer for this simple line edge. You will want to thread 5 or so more number of beads than the rows you plan to weave. These can be added after the initial warps are strung or string the beads first and warp the loom with the two extra warps stacked with beads. Attach your weft to the outside warp of your bead row, not the same thread holding your edging beads. Weave the first row as if the two outside warps with beads are not there! Just after exiting this row, slide an edge bead up and run your needle inside, towards you. Now add the next number of beads needed to weave the next row, in this case there are ten beads creating this narrow banding. Before turning your needle upwards and running it back inside the same row of beads, above the warps (the usual loom weaving methods), pick up another edge bead from the other side. Now you can continue the loom weaving technique of going back through the row of beads, keeping your needle above the warps. When you exit on the starting side, pick up another edge bead, just as you did in the first step described. Continue weaving these steps until you reach the desired length of weave you need. This Trice Edging Style, creates a simple edge with the edge beads sitting on their sides. This also finishes the weave to a classic look, no holes or threads showing! I have many other variations of this same method, creating edges much more intricate then this. In the meantime, you can experiment with adding more or less beads and additional warps full of beads! If you plan on creating a scalloped type edge, you'll need to keep those warps free for movement as the warp threads will be used up or longer, than what you attach to the loom.
The peyote stitch, also known as the gourd stitch, is an off-loom bead weaving technique. Peyote stitch may be worked with either an even or an odd number of beads per row. Both even and odd count …
In today's post, I am going to cover a very popular beading technique - peyote stitch. Using one earring design, I will show you three basic peyote beading techniques including even count, odd count and tube; as well as how to connect all the components together. This is the first part of a two parts tutorial. After the covering all the basics in this lesson, in the next part I will teach you how to design your own pattern using peyote stitch. So stay tuned for the next lesson. Part 1. Even Count Peyote Even count peyote is very easy to learn. The name
Discover the variations of Right Angle Weave and use them to create beautiful beaded jewelry.
Bead stitching is a great way to make beautiful DIY jewelry pieces of all kinds. Learn how to peyote stitch jewelry, find free bead stitching patterns, and discover new kinds of bead stitch.
Learn how to make a QUICK and EASY Russian Spiral beaded bracelet, which contains bugle and seed beads, with this beginner's beading tutorial.
Learning how to spiral stitch is easier than you think with this expert beading tutorial on how to bead a spiral rope with instructions and photos.
Blues are slated to be big this Fall, and I love the shades Pantone includes in their Fall Color Report, especially when paired with the trendy neutral, Aluminum. Classic blues and silver-grays were the colors I chose to work with for today's A Time to Stitch Challenge hosted by Christine Altmiller and Therese Frank. Our challenge was to take one stitch and make three designs with it, changing up the beads in each - either the size, color, shape or finish. The purpose of our exercise was to observe how bead choices affect the overall character of the design. My stitch for this challenge is right angle weave and the design is the very chic O. Mosaic Cuff from Rachel Nelson Smith's Seed Bead Fusion. My first cuff is five rows wide in blue pewter and sterling silver size 15 Japanese charlottes. Bright Cobalt is the star of this cuff with accents of the not-quite-gray, not-quite silver Aluminum. Light and delicate, the cut surfaces of the charlottes shimmer metallic on the wrist and give this cuff a definite special-occasion quality. Rachel offers several design options for the cuff and I took this one directly from the pages of her book. Still the O. Mosaic pattern, but for my second piece, I came up with my own design variation. Color blocking and round size 11 seed beads make this version instantly more casual. I went bi-tonal with the Aluminum, weaving in a matte and a metallic shade with the classic blue. At four rows wide, it's the same width as the charlotte version, but the slightly larger beads, smooth surfaces, and combination of finishes make this cuff appear much heavier. I'm just starting my third design. At three rows of size 15's, it will be a skinny version. The blue is royal, the silver-gray is understated, and I think the minimal matte-metallic gold is really going to pop! This has been a fun and very enlightening exploration of bead choices and how they impact the finished design. Many thanks to Christine and Therese for continuing to challenge all of us. (I, for one, am hoping there will be more!) I hope you'll have time to check out the work of all the participating designers: Hosts: Therese Christine Participants Kim Maryanne Lola Dagi Shirley LiliKrist Amy Crystie Sally Cynthia Bobbie LizE Becky Pancake Karin G. Ana Wendy Mary H. Jasvanti
How to make a beaded necklace; a DIY jewelry making tutorial for beginners of all ages. Learn how to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet with these easy step by step jewelry making tutorials. How to start and finish a necklace or bracelet 3 ways; infinity, clamshell knot covers, and crimp beads and pliers.
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Fabric beads make fabulous embellishments for all your fabric projects and are quick, easy and fun to make. So how many ways are there to make fabric beads?
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Let's learn the new beading technique. Follow our new video tutorial - Bead Crochet Technique in Beaded Cord with SuperDuo Czech Glass...
Today was supposed to be St. Petersburg chain however I managed to totally botch the video and didn't have time for a reshoot. So you're getting something hot off the presses....an excerpt from my latest design and snippet from the video class that goes along with it. A little step into basic geometrics with my Puffy Triangle
If you’ve already learned the basics of beading and jewelry making and are ready to take your skills to the next level and learn additional stranding techniques, wirework techniques and how t…
Learn how to make a Quick and Easy 30 Beaded Bead with this beginners bead weaving tutorial. The possibilities are endless!
Dear handmakers, We at CzechBeadsExclusive shop have such a beautiful colorful collection of Superduo Czech glass beads ....
Free jewelry making tutorials, craft ideas, design inspirations, DIY, projects, tips and tricks and trends
FREE Printable graph paper is useful for creating bead project patterns. Paper for cylinder beads, herringbone stitch, loom, seed bead, right angle weave.
I am SO excited to show you how to make bead crochet jewelry today! This free crochet tutorial will show you how awesome bead crochet is!
Pearl knotting is traditionally done with silk thread, placing a knot between each bead to prevent them from rubbing against each other. Gently pre-stretch the silk by pulling it inch by inch through your thumb
